St. Augustine High School Tuition Aid Application information

Dear Applicant,

The information you provide in the FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition, powered by ISM) application process will provide the basis for evaluating your need for tuition aid relative to the applicant pool and amount of available funds.  A properly completed application is, therefore, essential in determining relative needs.  Failure to complete the application by the deadline will delay, reduce and/or prevent the awarding of tuition aid.  

Please be aware that FAST will contact you using the email provided and it is advised to check your junk or spam email folders during this process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The financial aid application opens in October 2024. 

Any questions regarding the application itself should be handled directly through the FAST help line.

THE FAST HELP LINE: 1-877-326-3278

You may also email their support team at familysupport@ismfast.com

All Saints Families and Applicants:

• The financial aid application opens in October 2024.  Applications must be completed  by January 15, 2025. Applications are not complete without full 2023 or 2024 Federal and State tax returns with schedules and W-2s.

• Check your FAST Application site often and use their HELP resources to guide you through the process.  Their representatives are accessible and helpful for many situations. The FAST HELP LINE: 1-877-326-3278

• Pay close attention to the deadlines.  By observing the deadlines you give your family the best opportunity to have FAST process and complete your application to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid.

CHANGES FOR 2024

In an effort to streamline the financial aid process, St. Augustine HS is shifting the financial aid application process earlier for returning families. New and returning families will now have the same financial aid application window.

FINANCIAL AID WINDOW FOR 2025-2026:  OCTOBER 2024- JANUARY 15, 2025.

FAST has a completely new platform for financial aid applications. For more information on the new system, please use the link below:

INSTRUCTIONS and TUTORIALS

Please use the links below to prepare you for the FAST application prior to starting the application process.

FAST Video Tutorial 1- A Guide to Completing the FAST Family Application

FAST Video Tutorial 2- How to Upload Additional Documents to Your FAST Application

FAST Video Tutorial 3- How to Authorize Your Taxes

START THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION NOW:

FAST- Financial Aid for School Tuition

ALL FAMILIES:

• All Financial Aid applications must be completed by January 15, 2025.  Applications are not complete without full 2023 or 2024 Federal and State tax returns with schedules and all W-2s
• Financial Aid is awarded on a year to year basis.  Please remember that you MUST reapply every year to be considered for an aid award. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR STUDENT AID

The application can be accessed on the FAST website by clicking the FAST logo below.  Questions or concerns regarding the FAST application process should initially be directed to FAST through their 24/7 Help Center link.  If FAST fails to resolve your issues please email Kevin DeRieux in our Finance Department kderieux@sahs.org.